Dar al Gani 429 Meteorite Quick Facts
- Name: Dar al Gani 429
- Year Discovered: 1998
- Approximate Recovery Location: District of Al-Jufra Libya
- Precise Recovery Location: (27.28133, 16.41733)
- Mass: 253 grams
- Classification: C3-ung
- Discovery Type: Found
- Condition: Valid
More Details About the Dar al Gani 429 Meteorite
The Dar al Gani 429 meteorite was discovered in 1998. It was recovered in District of Al-Jufra Libya (27.28133, 16.41733). It has a mass of 253 grams.
Dar al Gani 429 is considered a “Valid” meteorite. “Valid” meteorites are typical meteorites with average weathering, while “relict” meteorites are those that have been extremely altered, either due to weathering over time or human intervention.
Dar al Gani 429’s official classification is C3-ung. The “C2-ung” classification refers to a unique carbonaceous chondrite of petrologic type 2, which doesn’t align with any established meteorite groups. This type of meteorite is notable for its abundance of hydrated minerals and fine-grained matrix, presence of chondrules, and nickel-bearing sulfides.
The Dar al Gani 429 meteorite is a “Found” meteorite. Meteorites are classified as “falls” if they were observed falling and recovered, while “finds” are those discovered later, often weathered by longer exposure to Earth’s environment and without a record of being seen as they fell.
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Last Updated: 1/10/24